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Cache Demob Specialist

Position Description

Duties

Obtains a briefing from the Logistics Section Chief of each incident in the area to which individual is assigned. Several incidents may be assigned at one time. Individual will travel between them and coordinate the demobilization of equipment / supplies.

  • Provides for the safety and welfare of assigned personnel to the incident.
  • Establishes and maintains positive internal and external interpersonal working relationships.
  • Sets up secure area for staging and packaging equipment and supplies.
  • Provides supervision and direction for packaging, loading, and documentation of equipment and supplies.
  • Provides documentation and notification when shipment is ready to move.
  • Demobilizes all incident cache supplies and equipment.
  • Qualified forklift operator.
  • Coordinates with local unit to ensure the return of their supplies and equipment issued to the incident.
  • Coordinates with SPUL and RCDM on the demobilization process.
  • Communicates with national cache system to ensure return of supplies and equipment to the appropriate cache (may not be the closest or the one within the Geographic Area).
  • Ensures a safe area is provided for hazardous materials, handling fuel and purging equipment.
  • Sets up safe and efficient areas for sorting materials, hose rolling, and other demobilization activities.
  • Stages trailers and trucks for ease in loading equipment and supplies.
  • Establishes process for packaging and labeling returning supplies.
  • Oversees the actual loading and distribution process.
  • Seats trailer / truck and provide appropriate documentation for each load (Interagency Incident Waybills).
  • Ensures that requirements of 49 CFR Parts 171 – 180 are exercised (hazardous materials regulations).
  • Assists with completion of all required Property Loss and Damage forms.

Position Knowledge and/or Requirements

  • Extensive knowledge of DOT requirements for ground and IATA (for hazardous materials).
  • Working knowledge of ICS and function of all units under Logistics Section.
  • Working knowledge of load and balance requirements for ground and air transportation (aircraft and heavy tractor/trailers).
  • Good understanding of shipping requirements of different equipment, hazardous materials and supplies.
  • Knowledge of national cache system requirements and locations of caches.
  • NO NWCG classes are required.

NWCG Latest Announcements

2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Date: January 23, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

The Incident and Position Standards Committee has updated the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1.

These updates address changes to incident position names and requirements for qualification, training, and experience. Updates related to the implementation of Complex Incident Management (CIM) and Incident Performance Training Modernization (IPTM) are also included.

The NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308 has also been updated to reflect the recent changes.

References:

NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Position Qualifications, PMS 310-1

NWCG Wildland Fire Position Qualification Flowchart, PMS 308

IPSC Memo 26-01: January 2026 Updates to the NWCG Standards for Wildland Fire Positions Qualifications, PMS 310-1

Incident Business Committee Memo 26-01: Updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297

Date: January 22, 2026
Questions? 
Please contact: Incident Business Committee

The Incident Business Committee (IBC) has released Memorandum 26-01: OF 297 and 2026 Fire Use. This memo informs the wildland fire community that the updated Emergency Equipment Shift Ticket, OF 297 is available for download and can be ordered through the Great Basin Cache.

Beginning January 15, 2026 the previous version of the OF 297 form has been discontinued.

For further details, please contact your IBC representative.

References:

Incident Business Committee Memorandum 26-01

Great Basin Cache

NEW! S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) Available Now

Date: December 22, 2025
Questions about RT-130? 
Please contact: Fire Behavior Subcommittee

NWCG is excited to announce that the new S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended) training is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal.

This third course in the series combines online and instructor-led training components aimed at individuals who are involved in planning, managing, and executing wildland fire and prescribed burn operations; who require a thorough understanding of fire behavior calculations to enhance effectiveness and safety. This includes students who require the knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of a Type 3 Incident Commander (ICT3), Division/Group Supervisor (DIVS), or Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (RXB2).

Students are required to be qualified as any Single Resource Boss position and complete the prerequisite S-290, Intermediate Wildland Fire behavior (Blended) course, before enrolling in S-390.

References:

S-390, Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior Calculations (Blended)

Wildland Fire Learning Portal

NEW! S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams (Blended) Available Now

Date: December 18, 2025
Questions about RT-130? 
Please contact: Incident and Position Standards Committee

NWCG is excited to announce that S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams (Blended) is now available on the Wildland Fire Learning Portal!

This blended course combines online learning with instructor-led training, designed for individuals seeking to build leadership skills and gain experience in incident management.

Students are required to complete the prerequisite trainings ICS-100, Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS), ICS-200, Basic ICS for Initial Response, and ICS-700, An Introduction to the National Incident Management System (NIMS) prior to attending S-320.

References:

S-320, Introduction to Incident Management Teams (Blended)

Wildland Fire Learning Portal